CDI 7 Semi Finals After about 12 hours, he starts sweating.

His nose
and eyes become watery and continue doing so
increasingly for another twelve hours. It is followed
Drug Abuse - refers to the use of a drug with such by vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite and sleep.
frequency that it causes physical or mental harm to Respiration, blood pressure and body temperature
the user or impairs social functioning. also rises. This will continue up to three days. After
which, the trouble starts subsiding and most of it is
-referred to the use of any drug prohibited by law, gone in about a week’s time. Complete recovery
regardless of whether it was actually harmful or not. takes place in three to six months.
Drug Dependency- The users continue to take a The drug habit is acquired primarily in three
drug over an extended period of time. ways:
-the users find it difficult to stop using the drugs. 1. Inexperienced doctors
They seem powerless to quit the drug use. 2. Association
Drug addiction- is a state of mind in which a 3. Experimentatom
person has lost the power of self-control in respect Likewise, addiction may also be acquired
of a drug. through:
-The effects of addiction are mainly deteriorative 1. Habituation-repetitious engagement of drug
personality changes. They include insomnia, use
instability, and lack of self-confidence especially 2. Toleration-refers to the necessity to
when not under the influence of drugs. increase the dose to obtain an effect
CHARACTERISTIC OF DRUG ADDICTION equivalent to the original dose.
3. Dependence-the altered physiological state
1.Uncontrollable Craving – The addict feels a brought about by the repeated administration
compulsive craving to take drug repeatedly and tries of the drug, which necessitates the continued
to procure the same by any means. use of the drug to avoid withdrawal
2. Tolerance – it is the tendency to increase the syndrome.
dose of the drug to produce the same effect as to Any of the following factors may influence
that of the original effect. people to abuse drugs.
3. Addiction – the addict is powerless to quit drug Individual’s general health – there are several
using. diseases that easily make person become a drug
4. Physical Dependence – the addict’s abuser. Examples are fatigue, chronic cough,
physiological functioning is altered. The body insomnia, and discomfort.
become sick, inactive and incapable of carrying out It is believe that drug has special power to prevent
useful activity in the absence of the drug. The or to increase sexual capacity.
withdrawal syndromes will occur once the drug use
is stopped. One specific genetic theory proposes that there is an
inherited defect in the production of endorphin,
5. Psychological Dependency – Emotional and similar to morphine. A deficiency of the substance
mental discomfort exist to the individual. The drug leads to bodily discomfort. With the use of the
addict feels he cannot do without the drug, morphine, this feeling is induced or disappeared.
consequently if he does not take the drugs his
mental processes are affected. Factors in Youthful Drug Abuse

6. Withdrawal Syndrome – The addict becomes (Psychological, Mental health, Family

nervous and restless when he does not get the drugs. conditions)
 1. Motives and attitudes preventing, investigating and combating
2. Personality and pathology any dangerous drugs,
3. Family background controlled precursors and essential chemicals within
4. Other psycho-social factors the Philippines.
-Republic Act No. 9165 otherwise known as
the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
PDEA maintains its own PDEA Academy
The Primary Causes of Drug Abuse
temporarily located at Camp General Mariano N.
Pride – excessive feeling of self-worth or self- Castañeda in Silang, Cavite.
esteem, sense of self-importance.
The PDEA Academy is headed by a
Anger – unexpressed, deep-seated anger against superintendent, with the rank of director.
himself, his family, his friends or the society in
-It is responsible in the recruitment and training of
general.
all PDEA agents and personnel. The PDEA
Lust – burning sexual desire can destroy the human Academy formulates programs of instructions on
mind to drug abuse. basic and specialized anti-drug training courses as
well as career courses for all PDEA Agents and
Gluttony – “food trip” in the lingo of junkies Personnel.
Greed – wealth, fame, recognition as exemplified DDB- provide for the qualifications and
by people under pressure in their work of art, such requirements of its recruits who must be at least 21
as musicians, actors, athletes who indulge in drug years old, of proven integrity and honesty, a
abuse. Baccalaureate degree holder and with Career
Envy – to get attention from someone: as a sign of Service Professional Eligibility from Civil Service
protest envy is a major cause of drug abuse. Commission (CSC) or Board License
from Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
Laziness – “I can’t syndrome”, incapacity to
achieve – the breeding ground of drug abuse. SUBTANCE ABUSE AND VICE CONTROL
Baredom coupled with poor self-image. Alcohol
LESSON 2 vice is a moral failing or a bad habit. Traditional
Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) is a government examples of vice include drinking alcohol, smoking
agency tasked in creating policies in dealing with tobacco and gambling card games.
illegal drugs in the Philippines. Alcohol is a colorless, tasteless clear liquid. It boils
-mandated to be the policy-making and coordinating at 78.4 degrees Celsius. It has a pleasant odor and
agency as well as the national clearing house on all gives a burning sensation to the mouth, esophagus
matters pertaining to law enforcement and stomach.

-established on November 14, 1972 under the TWO kinds of alcohol

Office of the President after the proclamation Methyl alcohol is very poisonous and is not put in
of Martial Law in the country by then drinks but is use in some industries.
President Ferdinand Marcos. The current chief is
Catalino Cuy. Ethyl alcohol is used in alcoholic drinks, which are
made by breweries.
PDEA - Philippine Drug Enforcement
Agency (Ahensiya ng Pilipinas sa Pagpapatupad Common Alcoholic Drinks
ng Batas Laban sa Bawal na Gamot)-is the lead
anti-drug law enforcement agency, responsible for
Beers – They contain 2 to 6 percent alcohol, e.i. EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL ON THE DRINKER
beer, ale. stout.
Euphoria – feeling of well being, increased
Wines – They contain about 10 percent alcohol, e.i. confidence, temporary relief from fatigue, pain or
champagne, hock. depression.
Fortified Wines – Liquors that contains 10 to 20 Muscular in coordination – depression of motor
percent alcohol, e.i. port-sherry, others. functions and causes greater dulling of the brain that
controls inhibitions. The person may become
Spirits – Liquors that contain 40 to 60 percent
hilarious, morose, irritable or excitable without
alcohol, e.i. Whiskey, brandy, rum, gins.
proper cause. He may suffer from slurred speech
Type of Drinkers and staggering gait.

Occasional Drinker – drink on special occasions or Respiratory Paralysis – if more liquor is

uses alcohol as a home remedy, takes only a few consumed the paralysis of the respiratory centers
drinks per year. sets in. The person may suffer from complete in
coordination of muscles, breathing, sleep, coma,
Frequent Drinker – drinks at parties and social and death.
affairs. Intake of alcohol may be once a week or
occasionally reaches three or four times per week, However, these effects vary from person to
uses beverages to release inhibitions and tensions. person and depending on the factors of
absorption, tolerance, concentration of alcohol,
Regular Drinker – may drink daily or consistently and the number of hours of drinking. Other
on weekends, usually comes from cultural general effects include: 
background where wine or beer is used with meals
to enhance the flavor of the food. Fatal Dose – the fatal dose of liquor of an ordinary
person is about 200 to 500 ml of absolute alcohol
Alcohol Dependent – drink to have good time, (for adults) and about 50 ml onward for children.
Alcoholic – has lost control of his use of alcohol. Fatal Period – the fatal effects of alcohol may
Alcohol assumes primary goal in his life, even to appear with in 10 to 24 hours. But in some cases,
the exclusion of physical health and interests of death may take place even after a number of days.
family and society in general.
Alcoholic Allergy – some persons are allergic to
 Usual Motives for Drinking alcohol drinks. The drinks may cause them to be
Traditional – social and religious functions. mad and they behave like maniacs under the
influence of liquor.
Status – Symbol of success and prestige.
TOBACCO (Smoking Vice)
Dietary – Dining incomplete without wine, integral
part of today’s way of “ gracious living The tobacco plant, scientifically know as
Nicotiana Tabacum, is a plant grown for its leaves,
Social – release tensions and inhibitions so user can which are smoked, chewed, or sniffed for a variety
tolerate and enjoy another’s company. of effects. Tobacco is considered addictive because
Shortcut to Adulthood – user unsure of maturity, it contains the addictive chemical Nicotine
so he drinks to prove himself. The three most common components of tobacco
Ritual – foster group feeling, cocktail parties, toasts cigarettes and cigarette smoke are:
made to brides, wishes for good health. Nicotine – It is the most important active ingredient
Path of least Resistance – doesn’t want to drink in controlled doses. It is an extremely toxic
but doesn’t want to abstain so goes along with substance. A typical cigarette contains 1-2 mg of
everyone else. nicotine.
Carbon Monoxide – a poisonous gas similar to the
gas that emanates from a car’s exhaust pipe. It
impairs the capacity of the blood to supply adequate
amounts of oxygen to the vital organs of the body.
It is responsible for the shortness of breath among
smokers.
Tar – the brownish viscous substance known to be
the cancer-causing component of tobacco smoking.
It also stains the fingers, teeth, and tongue of the
smoker. Along with other noxious substances in
cigarette smoking, It can lead to lung cancer,
emphysema, and chronic bronchitis.
Sign/symptoms of Nicotine Withdrawal
Withdrawal symptoms begin as soon as 4
hours once decides to quit smoking or after the last
cigarette, generally peak in intensity at three to five
days, and disappear with two weeks. Symptoms
start with headache, anxiety, irritability, tremors,
poor concentration, and hunger pains. Other signs
and symptoms include insomnia and depression,
sweating, constipation and diarrhea.
Gambling- It is a vice that is difficult to control. It
also involves behavior maintained by short-term
gains despite long-term disruption of the
individual’s life.
Gambling should be controlled for the following
reasons:
It is a crime, against public morals.
It promotes broken family and bad neighborhood.
It cause poverty, dishonesty, fraud and deceit to
man.
It strengthens organized crimes.
To prevent, reduce or control crimes connected with
it.